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About International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity worldwide. By offering training and medical assistance to vulnerable populations and responding rapidly to emergencies, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated healthcare systems and helps bring them back to self‑reliance.
Position Overview
Selected personnel are on standby to deploy to a crisis within 48 hours and may deploy to new areas of operation or lend support to existing teams. The roster is updated regularly and respondents maintain professional profiles for emergency deployment. This position supports International Medical Corps’ emergency response by delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster‑affected populations. Candidates applying indicate their interest in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster. Roster members are contacted only when an emergency response need arises. The position is unpaid unless deployed.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Country Programs Officer ERT is to support the implementation of services in an emergency setting. The Program Officer supports assessment, program design, proposal development, project implementation and administration and participates in coordination. This position works in close coordination with Program, Finance, Human Resources, Resource Development, Logistics and technical staff to ensure programmatic and operational standards and objectives are achieved. The Country Programs Officer ERT must be ready to fill gaps to ensure operations; duties are dependent on response needs.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Program Design and Support
o Contribute to assessments and create timely assessment reports.
o Develop action plans and workflows to enable smooth operations based on assessments and objectives.
o Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development.
o Start up and support project activities.
o Participate in hiring and onboarding personnel per project budget and deliverables.
o Support logistics and procurement.
o Maintain accurate monitoring systems and use data in regular project reviews.
o Monitor project deliverables, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions.
o Implement IMC logistics, finance, HR, administration and security procedures; foster mutual respect.
* Communications and Reporting
o Produce timely, high‑quality reports for internal and external audiences.
o Draft regular situation reports.
o Coordinate the development of donor reports.
o Support IMC media and communications requests.
* Coordination
o Coordinate assessments and activities with implementing agencies to avoid duplication and address service gaps.
o Promote positive leadership through efficient internal coordination meetings.
o Build collaborative partnerships with NGO partners, sub‑grantees, and other stakeholders.
o Collaborate in developing referral pathways, service maps, and networks to assist clients.
o Represent IMC, generating a positive image of IMC and its personnel.
* General – Deployed personnel assist with the setup, maintenance, and demobilization of clinical spaces and base camp as required.
* Policy Adherence
o Promote PSEA standards within IMC and among beneficiaries.
o Adhere to the Code of Conduct, humanitarian principles, and international humanitarian law.
The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. The responsibilities listed are representative of the role but not exhaustive.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics, maintain a clear understanding of IMC’s and donor compliance standards, and adhere to those standards. Staff are responsible for preventing violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, or harassment. If you observe or learn of any violations, you have an obligation to report. Supervisors must set ethical examples, ensure adequate knowledge and resources for sub‑ordinates, monitor compliance, enforce policies, and support employees who raise concerns.
Safeguarding
All staff share the responsibility to safeguard and protect populations, including vulnerable adults and children, from exploitation, abuse, and trafficking. Safeguarding extends to all partners and activities.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
* Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Social Science, Public Health, Emergency Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
* Typically 3+ years of progressive experience in the humanitarian relief or development sector.
* Familiarity with common donors (OFDA, BPRM, DFID, ECHO, UN) and the coordination system.
* Demonstrated ability to work in unstable environments.
* Ability to travel at short notice for periods up to three months.
* Fluency in Microsoft Office and web‑based file management.
* Experience with radio handsets, satellite phones, and other communications.
* Willingness to support all aspects of emergency response.
* Culturally sensitive, self‑starter capable of leadership.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to represent IMC to diverse stakeholders.
* Team working, flexibility, relationship building skills, and ability to work across functions and cultures, often at a distance.
* Problem‑solving skills in day‑to‑day and crisis situations.
* Resilience and stress‑management skills for self and team.
* Ability to identify and analyze opportunities, translate them into practical plans and implement.
* Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Arabic desirable.
Additional Technical or Language Requirements
Applicants can expect to live and work in austere conditions, lifting moderately heavy objects, carrying backpacks for extended periods, and walking or hiking in remote locations. International Medical Corps has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and is committed to ensuring safety and security. Candidates must demonstrate high resilience, decisive qualities, and the ability to move fast.
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Applicants confirm understanding of these recruitment procedures by submitting an application.
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